Swimming Teacher Apprentice HALSTEAD CENTRE LIMITED

We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our growing operations department, to support, enhance and deliver the day-to-day services of our leisure facilities. If leisure is your passion, then this would be a great opportunity for you to embark on a long and rewarding career in leisure operations.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 31 May 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,480.00

    The exact salary will be discussed at interview and may be higher than the figure indicated.

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    37.5 hours per week. Normally working five days per week (Monday - Sunday) Includes evenings and weekends. Shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    28 Jun 2024

  • Date posted

    16 Apr 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000244972

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

Working as part of a team, it is the responsibility of the leisure team member to undertake a range of operational duties such as:

  • Assisting with opening and closing of the facility
  • Assisting the swimming instructor and teaching swimming lessons once qualified
  • Undertaking routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and environment
  • Assist with the safe set up of equipment for customers use
  • Provide excellent customer service at all times

The training you will be getting

  • Level 2 Leisure Team Member standard
  • Level 2 in Swimming Teaching
  • Level 2 in Fitness or Gym Instructing
  • Level 3 Certificate in First Aid
  • English and maths functional skills (if required) 
  • On and off the job training and location to be confirmed

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • Subject to successful completion of your apprenticeship there will be ample opportunities for you to continue to work in your chosen field of leisure, whether it be as a swimming instructor or train as a duty manager.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Initiative, Time management

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) Desired

About the employer

Halstead Centre is a family owned and run business providing quality swimming lessons from birth with our parent and child lessons, pre school lessons from 3 years, after school lessons for older children, up to adult one-to-one lessons.

Employer

HALSTEAD CENTRE LIMITED

Address

1 LIVERPOOL ROAD

BURNLEY

BB12 6HQ

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Training

Training provider

CREATIVE SPORT & LEISURE LTD

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Apprenticeship standard

Leisure team member

Level 2 (GCSE)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 31 May 2024